Winds a quarter the speed of light spotted leaving mysterious binary systems
Astronomers have observed two black holes in nearby galaxies devouring their companion stars at an extremely high rate, and spitting out matter at a quarter the speed of light.
Health tech leaders triumph at awards
The winners of the AXA PPP Health Tech & You Awards 2016 have now been announced, with two of the seven winners based in Cambridge, shining a spotlight on the city as a hot-bed for health tech innovation and leadership.
EU Referendum: It’s a resounding STAY vote for students at the Stephen Perse Foundation
During April, Sixth Form students at the Stephen Perse Foundation – innovators in an education dedicated to creating independent thinkers – have campaigned on both sides of the EU debate, with activities culminating in a mock referendum this week, in which 87% of students voted for the UK to stay in the EU.
Civil engineers identify five key infrastructure questions for EU referendum debate
With the EU Referendum looming, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has set out questions that both sides should be able to answer and back up with evidence during the course of the debate.
The Government ‘calls for evidence’ on non-compete clauses
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills has plans for a ‘call for evidence’ on non-compete clauses. Lynne Adams of Hewitsons explains.
Leading entrepreneur says agri-tech start-ups should play the long game to yield benefits
The next big idea in the agri-tech sector could take the farming world by storm, but don't expect it to happen overnight, cautions William Kendall, entrepreneur, investor and organic farmer, who is a speaker in Agri-Tech East's Innovation Showcase at VentureFest East on 24th May.
Jobs fair to be held at Stansted Airport
The Stansted Employment and Skills Academy is holding a free jobs fair at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Thursday 5 May, 10am - 2.30pm.
Sentinel satellites offer agri-tech business opportunity
An Agri-Tech East event on Tuesday 17th May will discuss the use and impact of geospatial data on agriculture.
Does nature make you happy? Crowdsourcing app collects wellbeing data
A new app will crowdsource data to help scientists understand the relationship between biodiversity and wellbeing. The app, developed at the University of Cambridge, maps happiness onto a detailed map that includes all the UK’s nature reserves and green spaces.
Cambridge economist wins Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
Los Angeles, CA – The Executive Committee of The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement has announced the selection of Sir Partha S Dasgupta, PhD, the Frank Ramsey Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Cambridge, as the 2016 Tyler Prize Laureate.
Cambridge Vending celebrates 30 years of trading with Open Day
It is an exciting year for all at Cambridge Vending as the company starts its 30th year of trading.
Compulsory number display – the ethical telemarketing perspective
In the news this week we read that the government would like to force companies who cold call to display their numbers, in an effort to reduce the negative effects of “nuisance calls”. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is reportedly expected to announce the legislation change in late April, to take effect from 16th May.
Celebrate the office’s unsung heroes this Administrative Professionals Day
Today (Wednesday 27 April) is known as Administrative Professionals Day, the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate the work of secretaries, PAs and all types of administrative assistants working all over the world.
The sky’s the limit for Anglia Ruskin students
Two high-flying Anglia Ruskin University art students have had their designs selected to appear on passenger walkways at Stansted Airport.
Unlocking innovation in the supply chain
Jinchen Hou from Cambridge University's Institute for Manufacturing comments on how members of complex supply chains can form alliances, in order to unlock the innovation that’s often hiding within individual companies.
UK PC users make progress in patching software vulnerabilities, but challenges remain
Flexera Software, the leading provider of next-generation software licensing, compliance, security and installation solutions for application producers and enterprises, has published Country Reports covering Q1 2016 for 14 countries.
Points of View: Witan Investment Trust
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on Witan, an investment trust aiming to provide investors with a balance of capital growth and income over the long term through a portfolio of global equities.
Cambridge Regional College scientists inspired by a Biology masterclass
Leading biologist Professor Helen Skaer, Emeritus Professor of Developmental Biology at Cambridge University, delivered a masterclass to students at Cambridge Regional College.
ECM releases the first quarterly update to its annual Salary & Benefits Survey
Starting in 2008, high-tech recruitment experts ECM have produced an annual Report based on an in-depth survey of the salaries and benefits offered by their clients. The last full Report was published in January 2016 and provided a guide to job offers competitive at that time. During 2016, ECM are offering quarterly updates on the state of the high-tech recruitment market.
Analyser helps with maintenance of SF6 Gas
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas is an arc quenching and cooling medium used in medium and high voltage electrical equipment as an electrical insulator.
Documentation templates will help organisations prepare for EU GDPR compliance ahead of 2018
IT Governance, the leading provider of compliance documentation toolkits, is pleased to offer for pre-order the latest edition in its successful range of documentation toolkits, the EU General Data Protection Regulation Documentation Toolkit.
New business grant scheme launched
Local businesses looking to grow are being offered a helping hand as a new grant scheme launches this week.
Cambridge hi-tech engineering conference set for success
A UK conference taking place in Cambridge this week explores new tools and technologies for the development of intelligent systems and devices.
Cambridge innovators invited to enter the IET Innovation Awards 2016
Cambridge-based innovators are invited to enter their latest projects into the IET Innovation Awards. Cambridge Network is once again supporting this showcase of new developments in engineering and technology innovation.
Congestion-busting Route R bus service reaches target of over 1,500 passengers a week
Exactly one year on from its launch, the Stagecoach Route R bus service from Trumpington Park & Ride to Cambridge rail station, supported by Cambridge Ahead, has been hailed a success in the effort to reduce congestion and the stress of journeying into the city for commuters.